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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Lane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dizzy McNahthins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Lane
vs
McNahthins

192 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
24
208 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Lane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dizzy McNahthins!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lane closes the distance and clinches up with McNahthins, looking for a takedown. Lane pushes McNahthins against the cage but McNahthins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McNahthins digs a good hook to Lane's body.
McNahthins lands a two punch combo.
McNahthins scores with a three punch combo!
McNahthins cracks Lane with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McNahthins thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lane forces McNahthins back against the cage and clinches.
Lane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McNahthins's efforts to push away.
McNahthins tries to break free but Lane pushes him back against the cage.
McNahthins tries to break the clinch but Lane is controlling the position.
McNahthins has had enough of the clinch but Lane keeps him there for the moment.
McNahthins misses with a body punch.
Lane keeps control of McNahthins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on McNahthins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McNahthins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNahthins tries to break free but Lane pushes him back against the cage.
Lane drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McNahthins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McNahthins working hard to break the clinch.
Lane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McNahthins.
McNahthins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lane has McNahthins pressed against the cage, preventing McNahthins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lane jumps guard but McNahthins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Lane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNahthins is looking to break free of the clinch but Lane has double underhooks.
Lane prevents McNahthins from breaking the clinch.

Lane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McNahthins cracks Lane with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lane fails with the takedown.
McNahthins lands a body shot.
Lane connects with a high kick.
Lane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lane misses with a takedown attempt
and McNahthins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McNahthins stuffs the takedown.
Dizzy McNahthins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNahthins scores with a jab to the body.
McNahthins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Lane is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McNahthins counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dizzy McNahthins!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamel Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royland Forrester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Royland Forrester has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Jones
vs
Forrester

180 cm
26
260 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

188 cm
19
235 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jamel Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Royland Forrester!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Forrester was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Forrester tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Forrester working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Forrester controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Forrester's brow.
Jones stays in close to Forrester's body and controls the position.
Forrester looking for a sweep. Not yet Forrester, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones stays in close to Forrester's body and controls the position.

Forrester is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.
Jones arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Forrester's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jamel Jones!

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FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Achim Albrecht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davaanyamyn Byambador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Albrecht
vs
Byambador

181 cm
26
300 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Achim Albrecht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Davaanyamyn Byambador!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Byambador gets a clinch.
Byambador's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Albrecht drops down looking for an ankle pick but Byambador pulls his leg out and moves away.

Byambador moves into the clinch.
Albrecht avoiding damage as Byambador throws knees to the body.
Byambador lands an elbow just above Albrecht 's eye.

It looks like Achim Albrecht has been cut.
Byambador is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Byambador looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albrecht swings wildly with an uppercut but Byambador uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on Byambador - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Albrecht goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Byambador gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Albrecht.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Achim Albrecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Byambador is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Albrecht is defending well for now.
Byambador is pressed up against the cage. Albrecht has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Byambador down to the mat. Byambador avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Byambador has Albrecht pushed against the cage.
Byambador creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Albrecht's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albrecht jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Byambador walks away with a smile on his face. Albrecht gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Byambador rushes Albrecht and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Byambador is stalling here.
Byambador tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Albrecht is trying to force a seperation but Byambador has the dominant position.
Albrecht is looking to take this one to the mat.
Byambador's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Albrecht has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Byambador is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Byambador.

Achim Albrecht's cut is getting worse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byambador leaning his opponent against the cage.
Albrecht tries to pull guard but Byambador forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Albrecht blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Byambador manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Byambador.

Achim Albrecht's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Albrecht is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Byambador to keep the fight standing.
Albrecht drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albrecht is trying to force a seperation but Byambador has the dominant position.
Albrecht wants a takedown.

Byambador breaks the clinch.
Albrecht swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Byambador misses with a leg kick.

Byambador rushes Albrecht and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Byambador stalling the fight.
Byambador slowing the pace effectively.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Albrecht wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Byambador using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Albrecht has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Albrecht is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Byambador is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davaanyamyn Byambador dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Achim Albrecht's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Byambador closes the distance and clinches.
Albrecht could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Albrecht fails to pull guard.
Albrecht misses with a knee strike.
Albrecht trying to stall but Byambador improves his position.
Byambador taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Byambador - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Byambador misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Byambador breaks the clinch.
Albrecht misses with a double jab

and Byambador counters with a single leg into guard. Albrecht didn't expect that.

Byambador stands up and waves to Albrecht to follow him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Albrecht defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Byambador.
Albrecht misses with a combination

and Byambador counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Byambador prevents the takedown attempt.
Albrecht is trying to maintain a safe position but Byambador gets an underhook and turns Albrecht into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Albrecht just misses with a elbow thrown towards Byambador's brow.

Byambador breaks from the clinch.

Byambador rushes Albrecht and presses him up against the cage.
Byambador slowing the pace effectively.
Byambador gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Albrecht.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Achim Albrecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Albrecht gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Byambador.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albrecht tries a knee to the head but Byambador blocks it.
Byambador leaning his opponent against the cage.

Byambador breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Byambador avoids a punch combination nicely.
Byambador is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albrecht struggles to land a body shot inside as Byambador controls his hands.
Byambador leaning against his opponent.
Albrecht is working for takedown but Byambador is calmly controlling the position for now.
Byambador misses with a body punch.
Byambador has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Byambador misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Byambador.

Byambador breaks the clinch.

Byambador moves into range and clinches up with Albrecht.
Byambador is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Albrecht can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albrecht misses with a hook from the clinch.
Albrecht blocks a body shot from Byambador.
Byambador prevents Albrecht from breaking the clinch.
Albrecht looking for a takedown.
Albrecht tries to pull guard but Byambador holds him up against the cage and eventually Albrecht drops back down to his feet.
Byambador with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Albrecht looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Albrecht taking a breather.
Byambador has Albrecht pressed against the cage, preventing Albrecht from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Albrecht is trying to pull guard but Byambador turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davaanyamyn Byambador showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Achim Albrecht's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Albrecht gets tackled into the cage by Byambador. Byambador maintains the clinch.

Byambador's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Albrecht, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Byambador unleashes a big counter combination but Albrecht bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Albrecht lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Davaanyamyn Byambador has been cut.
Albrecht swings for the body but Byambador moves out of range.
Albrecht ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Byambador moves away.
Achim Albrecht is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Byambador misses with a low kick.
Byambador ducks right into an uppercut from Albrecht.
Albrecht throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Albrecht throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Byambador.
Byambador steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Albrecht.
Albrecht misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Byambador.
Byambador tries to counter by closing the distance.
Byambador avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Albrecht does no damage.

Byambador closes the distance and pushes Albrecht back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Byambador with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Albrecht is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Byambador is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Byambador lands a nice elbow.
Albrecht blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Byambador tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Albrecht is trying to break the clinch but Byambador is controlling him.
Albrecht is trying to break free.

Byambador manages to break the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Byambador stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Albrecht tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Byambador stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byambador stalling in the clinch.

Byambador breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Byambador throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Achim Albrecht is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Byambador attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

Byambador has managed to clinch.
Albrecht is trying to break the clinch but Byambador is controlling him.

Byambador breaks the clinch.
Byambador shoots in but Albrecht avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Albrecht misses with a wild combination.

Albrecht tries to keep at a distance but Byambador has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byambador pressing his opponent against the cage.

Byambador breaks from the clinch.

Oooooh!!! Albrecht has knocked Byambador down with a huge combo! Albrecht steps away and waves a wobbly Byambador back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Byambador closes the distance and clinches.

Byambador breaks from the clinch.
Albrecht lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That has opened up Davaanyamyn Byambador's cut even more.
Albrecht scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Albrecht. Byambador does a little dance to reset his feet.
Byambador follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Achim Albrecht is winning the standup battle so far.
Byambador avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Byambador has taken the fight to the clinch.
Byambador keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Albrecht's efforts to push away.
Byambador has Albrecht pushed against the cage.
Byambador prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Achim Albrecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Albrecht tries to pull guard but Byambador holds him up against the cage and eventually Albrecht drops back down to his feet.
Albrecht tries to stall but Byambador uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Achim Albrecht has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davaanyamyn Byambador is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Albrecht creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Achim Albrecht.
I think Byambador has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davaanyamyn Byambador!
In his post fight interview, Davaanyamyn Byambador started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axe Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Jocelyn Alice - Jackpot. Killer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mouth for war. James Smith is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Smith
vs
Killer

198 cm
24
258 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
275 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Axe Killer!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Killer under the eye.
Smith with a hook.
That kick from Smith tenderised Killer's leg. Killer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith misses with a combination
and Killer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Killer's belly button to the back.
Killer jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Killer.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Killer throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Killer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Killer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Killer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Killer closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Killer does no damage.

Killer tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.

Smith manages to break the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Killer, as that shot connected.
Killer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Smith cracks Killer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A combination from Killer does no damage.
Killer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Killer lands a two punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Killer lands with an overhand left.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killer was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Killer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith swings for the body but Killer moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith lands a head shot.

It looks like Axe Killer has been cut.
Smith takes a swing at Killer's ribcage but misses.
Killer connects with the punch.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Killer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Killer throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Killer misses with a two punch combination.
Smith throws a hook but Killer blocks it.
Killer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killer manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Killer down.
Killer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Killer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith lands a lovely overhand right.
Killer moves out of range of the strikes.
Killer ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
Smith walks into a jab.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Killer takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Killer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Killer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Killer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Killer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Killer counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Killer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Killer looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killer was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.

Smith lands a left and a right that send Killer crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith scores with a kick to the body.
Killer looks winded!
Killer throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith avoids the body shot from Killer.
Killer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killer manages to avoid it.
Killer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that James Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Axe Killer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Killer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a one two combo.
Smith lands a nice hook to Killer's body. Killer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith tries to clinch but Killer moves out of range.
James Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Killer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Killer misses with an uppercut.
Killer misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Killer misses with a wild combination.
Killer slips under a jab.
Killer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Killer clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith lands a jab.
Smith misses with a left hand
letting Killer counter with a right hand.
James Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Killer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Killer avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Killer.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Killer counter with a right hand.
Killer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Killer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith tries to clinch up but Killer circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killer manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Killer misses the jab.
Smith wants to clinch.
Killer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith throws a body punch but Killer moves out of range.
Killer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Axe Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Killer throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Killer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Killer on the side of the head.
Smith swings for the body but Killer moves out of range.
Killer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Killer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killer was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Killer swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Killer's calf.

Smith closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Killer is breathing heavily.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Killer controls the action.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Killer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Killer controls the action.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith prevents a body shot from Killer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.
Smith pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Killer can do to turn this around?
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Killer staying out of range there.
Killer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Smith pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Killer back to the cage. Smith follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Killer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Axe Killer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Killer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Killer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Killer controls the action.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Killer's elbow.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Smith here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Smith avoiding damage as Killer throws knees to the body.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.
Killer has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
Killer misses with a punch on the inside.
Killer lands with a right to the head.
Killer swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Killer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Killer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith blocks a body shot from Killer.
A head punch on the inside from Killer fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killer.
Smith tries to work over Killer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Killer is working Smith over against the cage.
Smith prevents a body shot from Killer.
Killer swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Killer has him pressed against the cage.
Killer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Killer lands an uppercut.
Killer trying to land knees to the body.
Killer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Killer's elbow.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Killer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killer.
Killer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Killer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Killer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killer lands an uppercut.
Killer prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a body punch.
James Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Still in the clinch, Killer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Killer tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Killer back against the cage.
Killer misses with some punches.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith blocks a body shot from Killer.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Killer fails to land.

Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Killer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Killer.
Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Killer eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Killer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Killer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Killer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Killer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Killer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith swings for the body but Killer moves out of range.
Killer moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Killer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Killer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith slips a straight right by Killer.
Axe Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Axe Killer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Smith!
Our winner, James Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Axe Killer spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame the crowd'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Furry Monster Truck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Atu Uba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Monster Truck might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cradle to grave. Furry Monster Truck has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Monster Truck
vs
Uba

200 cm
26
270 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

193 cm
26
270 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin

Vikai Gear Island

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Furry Monster Truck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Atu Uba!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monster Truck throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Monster Truck with a hook.
Uba darts in looking for a takedown but Monster Truck gets double underhooks and turns Uba into the cage.
Monster Truck bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Monster Truck takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Uba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uba throws a knee to the head but misses.
Uba blocking some punches.
Uba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Monster Truck.
Monster Truck misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monster Truck lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uba misses with a knee to the head.

Uba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monster Truck has been working on his boxing with his coaches at All Time Wrestling - 12 ELITE COACHES in the buildup to the fight.
Uba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Monster Truck counters with a stiff right hand.

Monster Truck sends Uba crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Monster Truck is motioning to the referee to let Uba up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Uba is rocked!
Uba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Uba has closed the distance and engaged Monster Truck in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster Truck tries to throw a body punch but Uba avoids it by throwing Monster Truck back against the cage.

Uba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Monster Truck moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Uba is still on wobbly legs! Can Monster Truck finish him?
Monster Truck leaves Uba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Monster Truck swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Uba seems to have recovered his senses.
Furry Monster Truck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Atu Uba.
Monster Truck lands with a big right hook that stumbles Uba - he's out on his feet here! Monster Truck follows up with another monster hook that separates Uba from consciousness! Uba falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Monster Truck stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Furry Monster Truck!
Our winner, Furry Monster Truck, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Regal Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Regal Law was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Collins
vs
Law

194 cm
21
290 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

193 cm
26
290 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dante Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Regal Law!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Law 's head but he takes it in his stride.

It looks like Regal Law has been cut.
Collins blocks a jab.
Collins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Collins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice body punch from Law.
Collins loads up on a big right hand but Law slips the punch.
Collins throws a body shot but no joy.
Law let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Collins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Law fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Collins, pushing him back against the cage.
Law lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Collins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Law blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Collins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Law wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Law lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Law.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Law lands a right hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
A short uppercut from Law.
A head punch on the inside from Collins fails to land.
Collins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Collins has a couple of punches blocked by Law.
Law looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Law working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Law lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Law working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Law.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Law working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Law.
Law lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
A short right from Law.
Law lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Law.
Law lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Law lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Law.
Still in the clinch, Law scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Law.
The referee is keeping an eye on Law - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Law is leaning against Collins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Law.
Law working hard to break the clinch.
Law lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Collins swings wildly with an uppercut but Law uses good head movement to avoid it.
Law throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Collinss head.

Law's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Law ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Collins moves away.
Collins feinted with a counter takedown.
Collins switches off momentarily and Law cracks him with a monster right hand! Collins topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Law dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Law!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Regal Law!
During a confident post fight interview, Regal Law thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peper Panel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biggy Muchacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Panel
vs
Muchacho

194 cm
26
250 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

213 cm
25
272 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Peper Panel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Biggy Muchacho!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panel throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Muchacho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Panel throwing a counter right hand but Muchacho manages to avoid it.
Panel slips a jab and a cross from Muchacho.
Muchacho looks to land a right hand but Panel moved out of range.
Panel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Muchacho.
Muchacho blocks a head kick by Panel.
Muchacho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Panel throws the left hand but Muchacho avoids the punch easily.
And Muchacho tries to counter it with a takedown but Panel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Panel avoids the body shot from Muchacho.
Panel pushes Muchacho away with a front kick.
Panel throws a sloppy head kick and Muchacho moves out of range easily.
Muchacho misses the body punch

and Panel counters with a head kick that drops Muchacho to the mat! Muchacho scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Panel tries to sprawl but Muchacho drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Panel wants to get back to his feet.
Muchacho not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Muchacho trying to control the action but Panel is working from the bottom.
Muchacho content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muchacho passes to full mount!
Muchacho misses with a head shot.
Panel is squirming around, avoiding Muchacho's attempts to control the action.
Panel is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Muchacho unloads with some shots from mount but Panel bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panel trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Muchacho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Panel is looking to escape.
Muchacho is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Panel is in real trouble.
Panel trying to get back to his feet but Muchacho is in full control for now.
Muchacho wants to control but Panel is keeping busy.
Muchacho looking to hold on to the position here but Panel rolls and ends up regaining guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Panel throws a sloppy head kick and Muchacho moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panel moves forwards but Muchacho connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Panel slips under a jab.
Panel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Muchacho throws the left hand but Panel avoids the punch easily.
Panel scores with a jab. Muchacho acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Muchacho throws a low kick but Panel avoids it.
Panel lands a nice hook to Muchacho's body. Muchacho takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body kick there by Panel.
Muchacho looks winded!
Panel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Muchacho blocks a head kick by Panel.
Muchacho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Panel lands with a cross.

Panel lands a big head kick that sends Muchacho tumbling to the mat! Panel takes a step backwards and waves Muchacho back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Muchacho goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Panel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muchacho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Panel fails to land with a series of punches.
Crunch! Panel slams his shin into Muchacho's torso.
Panel moves away from the strike by Muchacho.
Muchacho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Muchacho walks straight into a right hand from Panel - that's dropped him! Panel jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Muchacho from any more punishment! Muchacho complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peper Panel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Aerts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Aerts
vs
Machado

192 cm
25
231 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
26
270 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stefan Aerts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roger Machado!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aerts throws a head kick that misses

and Machado counters with a single leg into guard. Aerts didn't expect that.
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Machado drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aerts manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Machado has Aerts in his guard.

Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aerts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aerts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Machado has a closed guard, preventing Aerts from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aerts is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at All Time Wrestling - 12 ELITE COACHES that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aerts is aware though and is defending well.

Machado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Machado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aerts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Machado is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aerts wants to stand but Machado has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Machado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Machado is looking for a triangle but Aerts pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Machado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aerts is aware though and is defending well.
Machado pulls Aerts in close to his closed guard and prevents Aerts from doing any damage or advancing position.

Machado is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aerts is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Machado looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Machado prevents Aerts from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Machado wants to take a breather but Aerts is having none of it.

Machado has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Aerts defend it? Machado steps over the head and cranks it - Aerts is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Machado!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roger Machado!
After the fight, Roger Machado was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.